Tuesday, May 30, 2023

ILO and the Textile Industry Dr. Jassim Taqui DG, Al-Bab Institute for Strategic Studies
Islamabad May 30, 2023: The ILO and its Better Work program held the Textile and Ready Made Garment Industry Forum in Karachi, attended by over 200 relevant key stakeholders. The event was opened by the ILO’s Country Director, Mr. Geir Tonstel, and the IFC’s Principal Investment Officer, Ms. Zunee Muhtashim. Keynote addresses were given by Zulfiqar Haider, Secretary, Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, and Mr. Mudassar Raza Siddiqi, Director General (Textiles), Ministry of Commerce, who both emphasized the commitment of the Government to supporting the growth of the textile and ready-made garments. The issues of trade agreements and standards compliance were addressed by panelists from the European Union Delegation to Pakistan, the Sindh Human Rights Commission, representatives of the Better Work program in Pakistan, and the International Accord. The discussion focussed on the need to ensure that Pakistan continues to benefit from opportunities provided by international trade agreements and that its industries ensure compliance with international labor standards and local legislation at the ground level. The discussion was led by Mr. Colin Fenwick, Better Work’s Head in Asia. Panel participants also explored the need for Pakistan to develop its approaches to product and market diversification and to enhance its focus on sustainability, to ensure that Pakistan’s industry can effectively compete with its international and regional neighbors. Perspectives were given by leading industry players, the Regional Trade Policy Advisor of the British High Commission in Pakistan, the National Textile University, Faisalabad, and the Employers’ Federation of Pakistan.

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